Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold as necessary.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe to right bank exhaust manifold nuts (3). Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LA1) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LY7) .
- Raise the powertrain and/or lower the vehicle until the frame insulators contact the chassis.
- Install the two frame left side bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front (W/AWD) or Frame Replacement - Front (W/FWD) in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the left front wheel liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
- Remove the utility stand.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the torque struts to the engine. Refer to and in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the master cylinder fluid level sensor. Refer to Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.